Green-fronted Lancebill
Doryfera ludovicae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="doryfera-ludovicae"></birdfyi-bird>The Green-fronted Lancebill (Doryfera ludovicae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.5 cm and a weight of 6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with a remarkably long, straight bill (40 mm). Green plumage with a violet-blue forehead. Found in Andean cloud forests from Costa Rica to Bolivia at 800-2,500 m. Named lancebill for its dagger-like bill used to pierce the base of long tubular flowers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.5 cm | 4.5 in |
| Weight | 5.95 g | 0.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in Andean cloud forests from Costa Rica through Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru to Bolivia. 1,200–2,400 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore probing epiphyte flowers and bromeliads with long straight bill in montane forest. Supplements with small trapped insects.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19 days. Fledging: 25-27 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Rough, raspy chattering with energetic rhythm; series of coarse notes delivered rapidly near active foraging territories.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Doryfera |
| Species | Doryfera ludovicae |
Distribution
Green-fronted Lancebill has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family